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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.92, 754.25 and 259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.92, 754.25 and 259.52 is: 389.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.92 : 754.25 = 259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.92/754.25 = 259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.92x = 754.25 × 259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.92x = 195,737.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,737.89/502.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.20

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